The story of Synagogue in Liberec
Synagogue in Liberec stood in Liberec, Czech Republic. The source record dates or describes its construction as: 1887-88, Neo-Renaissance.
Burned during Kristallnacht 1938, knocked down 1939. In 1995 a synagogue and public research library, the "Reconciliation Building," was built on the site, funded by the Czech Republic, Germany and the EU.
The Jewish community
This synagogue served the Jewish community of Liberec. The supplied source record does not provide a separate history of the congregation or its population.
Architecture and design
The source record dates or describes its construction as: 1887-88, Neo-Renaissance. Its recorded architectural character was Neo-Renaissance. The architect is not documented.
Life inside the synagogue
The building functioned as a synagogue and communal gathering place in Liberec. The supplied source record does not preserve detailed information about its liturgy, clergy, internal organizations or daily programme.
Destruction
Burned during Kristallnacht 1938, knocked down 1939.
The community’s fate
The supplied source record does not give a separate account of what happened to the Jewish community of Liberec. Further community research is required.
The site today
In 1995 a synagogue and public research library, the "Reconciliation Building," was built on the site, funded by the Czech Republic, Germany and the EU.
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